Winter Summit: Reaching New Heights in the Finals!
After three days of intense competition, the Winter Summit tournament concluded on December 30. A total of 362 finalists braved the icy heights of the finals, all striving to claim the coveted title ❄️
In this article, meet the winner of this inaugural BP1000 edition through an exclusive interview, and relive the standout performances of this thrilling final phase ⚔️
Unexpected Turns in the Rankings!
Three players had shined brightly during the qualification phase, finishing at the top of the leaderboard.
However, the finals featuring an exceptionally high level of play and some of the game’s finest players reshuffled the deck entirely.
Despite their remarkable competitiveness, the intensity of this first-ever BP1000 tournament meant their performances in the finals weren’t enough to secure a spot on the podium:
Swedish player Kenneth Wallin, known as Lovelyyou9 (450th in the Live Rankings), finished 84th with an average score of 53.10%.
American player eigenvalue (645th in the Live Rankings) placed 108th with an average score of 52.29%.
French player Patrick Bulteau, also known as bubul (40th in the Live Rankings), ended in 197th place with an average score of 49.80%.
Several prominent Funbridge players came close to victory, brushing against the summit but narrowly missing out on first place.
Our ambassador Dominique Fonteneau, known as domineau, delivered an impressive performance, securing 7th place with a score of 59.76%.
Meanwhile, Vincent Gallais, a member of the Funbridge staff and known by the nickname Galesh, finished in 10th place with 58.58%.
Lastly, a standout achievement came from the young prodigy of Team Funbridge, Sofie Sjødal, who climbed to 13th place with a score of 58.20%.
Congratulations to all of them for their outstanding results in such a highly competitive final!
Victory in the Air at the Winter Summit
The grand winner of this Winter Summit edition was a surprise to many.
Not widely known within the Funbridge community, the champion of this inaugural BP1000 edition proved himself to be a formidable player.
After securing 135th place during the qualifiers, he delivered a legendary performance in the finals, surpassing renowned opponents to claim the victory.
This unexpected triumph marks the emergence of a promising new player, one to watch closely in upcoming Funbridge tournaments and on the BP live ranking, where he is currently placed 154th!
Congratulations to Hichem Khouani, known as hichem63, for his victory in the inaugural BP1000 with an impressive score of 65.91%. Kudos also to Arkadiusz Poziemski, alias Arczyslaw, and Ajer Jan Tore, known as Tora1960, for securing 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.
Stay tuned for an exclusive interview with the grand winner of the Winter Summit tournament! 🎙️
(coming soon)
Winter Summit: time for the final of the first BP1000 tournament!
News of 27 December 2024
The qualifying phase of the Winter Summit tournament, the first BP1000 tournament on Funbridge, ended on Thursday 26 December after 4 days of intense bridge.
1,972 bridge players gave their all to try to make it to the final phase by obtaining an average score above 60%. But reaching this ambitious level is not easy and the adventure unfortunately ended at the gates of the final for many participants…
18% qualified
364 bridge players have qualified for the final phase of the Winter Summit, or 18% of the participants. Congratulations to them for this performance as well as to all the participants of the Winter Summit!👏
Three bridge players particularly distinguished themselves during the qualifications:
🥇Swedish player Kenneth Wallin aka Lovelyyou9 (37th in the Live ranking) with 70.93% average
🥈US player eigenvalue (859th in the Live ranking) with a 68.70% average
🥉French player Patrick Bulteau aka bubul (37th in the Live ranking) with 68.57% average
These champions from different countries and rankings prove once again that the top spots in a Bridge Points Circuit tournament are not reserved for players of the top 10 of the Live rankings. Will they manage to keep this very high level of bridge during the final stages? 🤔
Many familiar faces among the finalists
The community of Funbridge players in search of Bridge Points has mobilized in large numbers to participate in this event! Many familiar faces from the Bridge Points Circuit are in the final phase to do battle.
Top Live ranking players, Funbridge ambassadors, members of the Funbridge Team, Funbridge staff… You probably already know several of these top bridge players:
Result on 30 December!
The winner of the Winter Summit will be announced on the morning of Monday 30 December. A unique 48-deal tournament will decide the finalists and determine the rankings for the final. Who will be able to use their best bridge skills to climb onto the podium? Tune in Monday to find out! 🤗
First BP1000 tournament: let’s go for the Winter Summit!
News of 23 December 2024
The first BP1000 tournament in the history of Funbridge has begun! 🎉 At the end of this exceptional tournament, 10 times more Bridge Points will be distributed compared to a classic tournament of the Bridge Points Circuit.
At the time of writing, 1,723 participants are trying to achieve a result greater than or equal to 60% in the best of their 5 best tournaments. But this number should increase further: it is indeed possible to join the qualifications until December 26th inclusive!
The cream of the Live ranking is obviously there to stock up on Bridge Points. Roelof van Lopik (1st), nao7 (5th), FatOrange (3rd), Raymond Tseng (6th), Pikarek (8th) and many other very talented players will do everything they can to end the year 2024 with fireworks.
Who will be the big winner of the Winter Summit tournament? One of the very best players in the Bridge Points ranking? Or a challenger will show that you don’t need to be ranked high to make a splash? In any case, finishing on the podium of this tournament will be a real performance to mention on a Funbridge profile.😊
But the Winter Summit tournament is not just about competition… During this holiday season, the real challenge is elsewhere: sharing good times together playing the best card game in the world and trying to surpass yourself, whatever your level of bridge.
So let’s get together for some conviviality and great deals, with the end of the qualifications on 26 December and the start of the final on 27 December. Good luck!
The first BP1000 Tournament, Winter Summit, kicks off on December 23, 2024!
This event offers 10x more Bridge Points than a standard tournament, giving you the perfect chance to make a significant leap in the Bridge Points rankings.
BP1000 tournaments are the most prestigious on the Bridge Points circuit. Get ready to face tough competition, including Ambassadors, rising stars from Team Funbridge, and members of the Funbridge staff. ⚔️
When will the tournament take place?
It will be held from 23 to 29st December 2024 on the Funbridge app.
It will be split into 2 phases: a qualifying stage and a final.
Entry fee: 20 Diamonds per qualification tournament ♦️ (or included with a Premium+ subscription)
How does the qualifying stage work?
It will be held from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 December 2024.
There will be 50 tournaments of 8 boards scored by MPs.
A leaderboard is created by averaging the results of each participant’s top 5 tournaments. Each player can compete in up to 10 tournaments to maximize their chances of qualifying.
Once this stage is over, only the players with a score of 60% or more will make it to the final.
How does the final work?
The Winter Summit Tournament final takes place from Friday 27, to Sunday, 29 December 2024. It features a single 48-deal tournament!
The final ranking will be determined based on the results of this one tournament.
Which prizes are up for grabs?
- 1st: 300 Diamonds
- 2nd: 200 Diamonds
- 3rd: 100 Diamonds
- 100 randomly selected players: 50 Diamonds each
Stay updated on the tournament’s progress with this dedicated article, find leaderboards and exclusive news before anyone else! ❄️
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Love this competition format! Except that the qualification threshold should have been 59,52% instead of 60% in my humble opinion… 🙂
And how much BP you recieved for not being in the final ?
I received only 24 bridge points even after reaching the finals of this tournament. But I know many people who haven’t reached the finals and were awarded more than 300 bridge points. Can someone please explain the point distribution system of this tournament? This was a BP1000 tournament, then how can I get so less points?
With me the same , i get less BP then in a BP100 tournement
Hey, you may have been affected by a miscalculation that occurred when the tournament closed, we launched the calculation again yesterday evening you should now see the correct amount of points. Let me know!
I recieved 25 BP in the final , asked to show the BP of the others and also from the semi final , they wont do it ??
Next tournement is better to end in semi final with 59.90% then qaulifald for the final its not correct .
Hey, you may have been affected by a miscalculation that occurred when the tournament closed, we launched the calculation again yesterday evening you should now see the correct amount of points. Let me know!